Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW
CTAHR SOW Podcast Team
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. This podcast is brought to you by the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), grant no. 2021-70035-35371, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (funding until March 31, 2023).
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Ep 21. Pacific Gateway Center with En Young
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09/29/22 • 47 min
In this episode we speak with En Young from The Pacific Gateway Center on Oahu whose mission is to empower low-income residents, immigrants, refugees and other vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency through skill-building and access to opportunities while respecting cultural heritages.. En has recently taken the role of Executive Director and shares details about their programs and some stressors
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
#wellness #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture #ranching #stress #hawaii #stressmanagement #agproducers #pacificgatewaycenter #immigrantfarmer
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Ep 02. COVID-19 Ag. Needs Assessment
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11/10/21 • 18 min
Aloha & Welcome to the SOW podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and allied agricultural producers in Hawaii. In this episode we will be talking with Emilie Kirk who is the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Extension Agent on Kauai island. She will be discussing the COVID-19 ag needs assessment conducted in 2020.
This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- SOAP Website
- COVID-19 Resources For Hawai'i
- Article: Farmers’ Perceived Needs of Extension’ Support During Covid-19 in Hawai'i
- SOW Needs Assessment
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Ep 49. Voices from the Field: FarmLink with Founder Rob Barreca
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07/27/24 • 84 min
If you have lived on Oahu during the COVID pandemic or more recently, then you probably already know about FarmLink. In this episode we speak with its Founder, Rob Barreca about the pre-covid days of this online, local-only food marketplace and how it has grown by leaps and bounds since. We find out how he went from "geek for good" to CEO of an innovative new Hawaii-based company and is now firmly in the role of Chief Technology Officer to ensure FarmLink's success into their promising future.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- FarmLink
- Olin Lagon
- Holy Cow bar in San Francisco (archive)
- Compost Cab
- GoFarm Hawaii
- Petal Mettle Flowers
- Kamehameha Schools Mahiai Matchup
- Ulupono Initiative
- Elemental Excellerator
- Local Orbit software
- Delivery Biz Pro software
- Shopify web platform
- DaBux SNAP/EBT Discounts
- Ma’o Farms
- Hawaii Banana Source
- Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW
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Ep 31. Pests and Pesticides in Hawaii with Dr. Harold Keyser
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02/16/23 • 80 min
In this episode we talk with Dr. Harold Keyser, former University of Hawaii CTAHR Maui County Administrator. Dr. Keyser shares some of his thoughts on the future of diversified agriculture, community-oriented ag parks, and experiences working with ag producers and dealing with pest and pesticide stressors on Maui.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Associated Links:
- HDOA Pesticides Branch contact information for Education Specialists in each county.
- Hawaii Pesticide Policy and Law Review Project, Ashman and Keyser. November 2018.
- UH CTAHR Integrated Pest Management.
- Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC).
- Paracelsus - the dose makes the poison.
- Chlorine is a restricted use pesticide injected into our drinking water to make it safe.
- How Toxic Is It? Natural and synthetic products can both be toxic (at high doses).
- Agricultural Health Study.
- Fernandez-Cornejo, J., R. Nehring, C. Osteen, S. Wechsler, A. Martin, and A. Vialou. 2014. "Pesticide Use in U.S. Agriculture: 21 Selected Crops, 1960-2008". U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, EIB-124.
- Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Pesticide Data Program Databases and Annual Summaries.
- FDA Total Diet Study - Monitoring levels of nutrient elements, toxic elements, pesticide residues, and other chemicals in foods.
- State of Hawaii Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch. Drinking Water Reports.
- Pesticide Education Resources Collaborative, with links to EPA's Worker Protection Standard on pesticide use and safety information and training.
- 2013-14 STATE WIDE PESTICIDE SAMPLING PILOT PROJECT
WATER QUALITY FINDINGS: A Joint Investigation by the Hawaii State Departments of Health and Agriculture. 2014. - Johnson, A.G. and Kennedy, J.J., 2018, Summary of dissolved pesticide concentrations in discrete surface-water samples collected on the islands of Kauaʻi and Oʻahu,
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Ep 51. Voices from the Field: UH CTAHR's Dean Grewal
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12/10/24 • 55 min
In this episode we speak with Dean Parwinder Grewal, nine months after his appointment as Dean of the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, where he is already starting to make his mark - like changing what CTAHR stands for! We find out about his agriculture and education backgrounds, and how he found out about and why he accepted the position in Hawaii. We hear his vision for Hawaii’s resiliency and how that has shaped, and will shape, his work and that of CTAHR in the future.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture
- Punjab Agricultural University
- His publications about Nematodes and urban food self-reliance
- Slides from Hawaii Agricultural Conference 2024 used in presentation
- Our podcast with Senator Tim Richards
- Our podcast with Kamehameha Schools
- History of CTAHR
- Finding CTAHR locations and resources
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Ep 50. Voices from the Field: ʻUlu Co-op with Dana Shapiro
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09/28/24 • 49 min
In this episode we speak with Dana Shapiro from Hawaiʻi Ulu Coop who shares her journey from working with local chef Peter Merrimen to facilitate an AgVentures program, to helping found and now manage The Co-op as itʻs Chief Executive Officer on Hawaii island where it all started, We discuss expansion of The Co-op to now include the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai and crops that now include taro, sweet potato and squash crops too.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op member farmer site: https://ulu.coop/
- Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op product ordering site: https://eatbreadfruit.com
- Peter Merriman: https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/peter-merriman/
- Dept. of Tourism AgVenture program: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Hawaii/From-Farm-to-Tableside
- Kohala Center: https://kohalacenter.org/
- Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu: https://hawaiihomegrown.net/breadfruit
- Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjtNBOvs6Q
- Organic Valley: http://www.organicvalley.coop/
- Ulu Co-op Climate Smart grants: https://ulu.coop/5448-2
- Ulu Co-op Agroforestry grants: https://ulu.coop/eap
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Ep 46. Voices From the Field: USDA's Farm Service Agency is here to help
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02/16/24 • 60 min
It has been said that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” but in our episode with Buddy Nichols from the US Department of Ag’s Farm Service Agency, there is nothing to fear! Listen as we talk about their loan program that may be the first place you want to look for loans as an ag producer, and we also speak about FSA’s role related to the Maui wildfires.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- USDA Farm Service Agency website
- Podcast about microloans through Kohala Center
- Podcast about Steward Lending and Feed the Hunger
- Podcast with American AgCredit and GoFarm
- Podcast with Kamehameha Schools about Food Systems
- Buddy Nichols' contact information: (808) 214-1739 or [email protected]
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Ep 42. Voices From the Field: Bee Keeping and Tropical Fruit Growing with Daniel Dunnom
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09/16/23 • 43 min
Daniel Dunnom, a bee keeper, tropical fruit farmer, and UH Hilo alumni, shares the inside scoop of what life is like as a bee keeper and how he copes with the challenges of day to day farm operations, including a meditation he uses called "Bee Breath".
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
To connect with Daniel for partnerships or to purchase his honey, email him at danieldunnom at gmail dot com
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Ep 41. Voices From the Field: Agroeconomics and Strategic Planning with Alex Wong
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08/16/23 • 54 min
Founder and CEO of Kauai Farm Planning, Alex Wong shares from his expertise and experience rich perspectives on the challenges and solutions of attaining a 100% local agriculture economy.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- Kauai Farm Planning Facebook Page
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Ep. 37. Hawaii Seed Production with Jay Bost
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05/11/23 • 59 min
In this episode we talk with Jay Bost who helped found the Hawaii Seedgrowers Network, and ran a GoFarm site on Oahu. When we spoke with Jay we focus on his roles in the beginning and evolution of GoFarm, with a strong focus on the role and importance of local seed production.
Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Resources:
- “Shattering” by Pat Mooney and Cary Fowler
- Hawaii Banana Source
- Kohala Center Seed Initiative
- Hawaii See Growers Network
- Organic Seed Alliance
- CTAHR Seed Program
- Farm Link Hawaii
- GoFarm Hawaii training programs
- UH Master Gardener Program
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How many episodes does Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW have?
Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW currently has 55 episodes available.
What topics does Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW cover?
The podcast is about Hawaii, Podcasts, Education, Agriculture and Wellbeing.
What is the most popular episode on Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW?
The episode title 'Ep 50. Voices from the Field: ʻUlu Co-op with Dana Shapiro' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW?
The average episode length on Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW released?
Episodes of Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW?
The first episode of Seeds Of Wellbeing - SOW was released on Oct 28, 2021.
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